For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,054 students in 11729, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 286 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 11729, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11729, NY are Deer Park High School, Robert Frost Middle School and John F Kennedy Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11729 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11729, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11729, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Falcon Pl
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4110
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Half Hollow Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4210
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Lake Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Gr: 3-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
172 Old Country Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4410
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4410
Gr: PK-2 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
239 Central Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4460
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4460
Gr: PK-2 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11729, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11729, NY include Deer Park High School, Robert Frost Middle School and John F Kennedy Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 11729?
5 public schools are located in 11729.
What percentage of students in 11729 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 11729 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11729?
11729 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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